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VOLUME 1 I ISSUE 48

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The buzz behind LCSD and the Bee Cause Project TAYLOR WEAVER

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Kindergarten students from throughout the Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) were out of the classroom as they took steps to understand, engage, and learn from honey bees last week. Students from five LCSD elementary schools got to spend a few hours in the backyard “secret garden” of Laurie and Dusty Makichuk to wrap up their second year as a partner with the division, to enhance students understanding of honey bees and the important role they play in society. “ T h i s i s t h e f o u rt h year we’ve had the bees at the house but this is the second year we’ve involved the school division and doing an extensive STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning program,” she said. “So I go into the classrooms six times throughout the year and give them the background on the bees, and the kids are very well

versed in everything the honeybee does, which is really cool, and then they come out here for their final field trip and they get to see how everything happens and how it all works.” Makichuk was pleased to announce a grant and partnership with The Bee Cause Project, which has helped the educational program grow immensely. “We received some money from the Bee Cause Project and bought some things just to make the learning centres here at the house more interactive for the kids, as well as some bee suits for the kids to use. Wayside Dental has also given us some money for suits, and Sobey’s has sponsored the lunch here, which is fantastic.” With a global shortage of honey bees and misconceptions and fear of the insects, the main message Makichuk wants students to take away from the experience is the knowledge of the bees and the positivity that comes out of the simple

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Laurie Makichuk, back, was thrilled to host kindergarten students from throughout the Lloydminster Catholic School Division this past week at her secret backyard garden to educate young minds on honey bees and the important role they play in society.

things they do. “They’re calm and not aggressive like a hornet or a wasp. They do not attack people,” she said. “If we don’t have bees pollinating then we don’t have fruits or vegetables, and it trickles down to everything else. The kids have to not be afraid of them, and it’s great for them to just see all of this and

see the bees in action.” With this being Makichuk’s second year in the classroom with young LCSD students, director of education Nigel McCarthy has seen the positive impact her passion and handson learning style brings to each student, and is looking forward to seeing it continue. “It’s extraordinarily

fun, but what it allows us to do is connect children with people in the community. Not many school days, when we were kids, did you get to go out to a garden like this and understand how bees make honey, and how food is grown, and many of those other very important things that kids aren’t connected with,”

said McCarthy. “It’s not just about making kids comfortable with teachers, it’s about making kids comfortable with the world, and that’s something that Laurie’s project really allows us to do. I hope when they leave here today they know the bees are here for them and that it’s all part of God’s plan.”

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Public hearing set for Lakeside ASP MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The ball is officially rolling in regards to the Lakeside Area Structure Plan (ASP). Members of city council unanimously voted for the approval of Bylaw 09-2019, the Lakeside ASP, as well as council host public hearings regarding the development during Monday’s regular meeting of council. The public hearing is scheduled inside council chambers during the June 24 meeting of council at 2 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the public hearing to ensure their voices are heard. “I hope if that if someone hasn’t spoken out up until this point that they will, because that’s the whole point

File Photo of the public input process and that’s why we offer it,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. An open house regarding the 140acres of land was recently hosted by Musgrave Developments Ltd. and the potential future growth was top of mind, something Aalbers sees as a good sign. “It’s an exciting step in the right direc-

tion because I assume there’s opportunities from a developer’s perspective as well as other opportunities that will enhance our city.” Musgrave has a vision for the land located northeast of the intersection of 75 Ave. and 12 St. which includes land use, transportation and servicing, something outlined in their proposal to city council.

Unique features that have been added to the Lakeside neighbourhood include the introduction of an Urban Village and a distinct means of traffic calming to reduce the speed of traffic through the neighbourhood. “It’s an area that has potential, and depending on the nature of the commercial applications, there should be lots of opportunities,” said Aalbers.

Bike rodeo promotes pedal power and safety MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Lloydminster RCMP Detachment, in partnership with Lloydminster Catholic School Division and Lloydminster Public School Division, will be holding its

first annual community bike rodeo on Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bud Miller Park located at 2902 59 Avenue. This event is open to all children between the ages of 5 to 12.

There will be an obstacle course, rules of the road station, bike inspection, and other biking skill stations. All participants are required to wear a helmet. Food and refreshments will be available

with all proceeds going to support Citizens on Patrol. Staff from Grindin’ G e ars w i l l b e as s is t ing the Members of the Lloydminster Detachment and volunteers from the schools.

City property tax notices mailed MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Property tax notices for all taxable properties in Lloydminster were mailed via Canada Post on Friday, May 17. Property owners that have not received their tax notice by Monday, June 3, are asked to contact the City of Lloydminster’s Assessment and Taxation Department by calling 780-875-6184 ext. 2124 or emailing taxes@lloydminster.ca.

Property owners may also sign up for paperless notifications by contacting the Assessment and Taxation Department. Property taxes are calculated and billed annually using the property’s assessed value and the Councilapproved property tax mill rate. Payment must be received by Saturday, June 30 to avoid penalty. The following methods of payment are accepted:

- cash - cheque - debit card - online banking Payment can be made in person at City Hall, 4420-50 Avenue, during regular business hours Monday Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. After-hour payments can be made by submitting a cheque, with the tax roll number included, in the City Hall mail slot. Property owners can

also pay their property taxes at their financial institution. Payment cannot be made with a credit card. After June 30 penalties will be applied to outstanding property taxes at a rate of five per cent on arrears and one per cent per month on current year taxes. Assessment and tax information can be accessed by visiting www.lloydminster.ca/ taxes or www.lloydtaxes.ca.

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Synergy Credit Union first major sponsor for 2020 Games MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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When it comes to being a team player in a community, Synergy Credit Union knows how to play ball. Synergy was the first major sponsor to step up to the plate and

support the community as the Border City prepares to host the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games (2020 SSG) by committing $50,000 to the Games. This donation also names them the official Volunteer Sponsor

Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society of the Games. “We are honoured to partner with the Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society,” said Lloydminster Synergy Credit Union branch manager Gord Thiel. “Volunteerism is something we pride ourselves on at Synergy, so supporting the Games’ tremendously

hard-working volunteers is a fantastic fit.” Approximately 1,200 volunteers of all ages from across Lloydminster and surrounding communities will help the 2020 SSG Host Society from July 26 to Aug. 1 2020 as the Border City plays host to the Games. These volunteers will help greet the

athletes, score-keep at events, assist with medical needs, manage logistics, sell merchandise and tickets, and more. Next to the athletes, the volunteer force will be the most visible and recognizable group at the event. The Games will welcome approximately 1,800 athletes

from across the province, competing in 17 unique sports. “The Games will not occur without support from the pillars of our community. Today, Synergy Credit Union proved their investment into Lloydminster and area, and we are grateful for their generosity,” said Kevin Kusch.

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Husky to increase Lloyd outputs

File Photo GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Husky Lloydminster Upgrader will increase its heavy crude capacity in mid2020 to 81,500 barrels a day. News of the expansion from a current maximum capacity of 80,000 bbls/day was announced during Husky Energy’s Investor Day held in Toronto on Tuesday to update their five-year plan. Husky reported a 2018 throughput of 74,200 bbls/day including a maintenance turnaround at the upgrader. The company will also boost diesel produ cti o n a t t h e L l oyd upgrader in mid-2020 to 9,800 bbls/day from 6,000 bbls/day. “Our plan remains on track and we’ve made some improve-

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Our plan remains on track and we’ve made some improvements versus the plan we outlined last year. We continue to focus on margins by lowering our cost structure and increasing our revenue capture.

ments versus the plan we outlined last year,” said Husky CEO Rob Peabody. “We continue to focus on margins by lowering our cost structure and increasing our revenue capture.” Peabody says the updated plan will increase overall company production by about 100,000 barrels per day through 2023 while increasing cash flow. Husky’s plan also shows reduced capital spending to achieve an

annual average of $3.15 billion for 2019 – 2023 versus the previously planned 2018 – 2022 annual average of $3.5 billion. The company remains on target with its 2019 capital spending guidance of $3.3 to $3.5 billion. Investments will be focused on continuing to grow Lloydminster Saskatchewan thermal bitumen production and maximizing the value captured by the company’s downstream assets. The company is on track to construct five new 10,000 bbls/day

thermal bitumen projects through 2023 in the Lloydminster area of Sask. The first of these projects, Dee Valley near Maidstone, is now expected to come online ahead of schedule in the third quarter of 2019. The other Lloyd thermals are Spruce Lake Central and Spruce Lake North with startup dates in 2020 followed by Spruce Lake East 2021, Spruce Lake East 2022 and Dee Valley 2 in 2023. New future Lloyd thermal projects will be paced to three projects every two years instead of the previous plan of two per year. In other news, Husky continues to explore the potential sale of its Canadian retail and commercial fuels business and Prince George Refinery, with both assets attracting strong interest.

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Superheroes to help end kids’ cancer GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Jarrod Russell is enlisting the help of some super-powered kids to help him fight kids’ cancer. The 43-year-old childhood cancer survivor from Lloydminster is inviting kids to dress as su perheroes f or a 5-kilometre family bike ride or walk around Bud Miller All Seasons Park to end kids’ cancer. The costume ride will take place at the park picnic shelter on June 2 at 4 p.m. to help Russell kick off his fourth annual Great Cycle Challenge. Russell has taken part in the cycle challenge every year in June and has ridden 3,059 km to raise a total of $91,915 for kids cancer. This year, he plans to ride 1,100 km around town on his recumbent bike and add another $10,000 to his total— with help from young superheroes.

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Cancer-fighting crusader Jarrod Russell and his sister Lana Lane are hosting a family 5-km bike and walk at the Bud Miller picnic shelter on June 2 at 4 p.m. to kick off Russell’s Great Cycle Challenge in June to raise funds to fight kids’ cancer.

“I want to honour the kids that had cancer and are surviving cancer, on June 2,” said Russell. “It’s something different; I’m riding for kids and this is why I do the fundraiser. It’s to get the kids involved and to just have fun.” The event is being organized by Russell’s sister Lana Lane as an

alternative fundraiser to his rides. “We decided to shake it up a little bit. Because it’s about kids and cycling, let’s do a family fun bike ride at Bud Miller, so we’re not doing the golf tournament this year,” explained Lane. “I think because it is about the kids, a bike ride made sense to us.”

The 5-km bike ride will wrap up with $5 hamburger/hotdog and a drink thanks to strong support from sponsors. “They’ve been phoning us asking us if we’re doing the golf tournament this year. We said ‘no we’re changing it up’ and they’ve definitely stepped up again,” said Lane. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

Hail turns colour run white GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Bea Fisher Colour Within Fun Run lived up to its name— with about two inches of white hail. A violent hail storm the evening of May 24 forced the cancellation of the run about 30 minutes before it was supposed to start from the Bud Miller picnic shelter. “It was a very white run,” understated race director Kim Crockett, who had no option but to cancel the event. “We’ve got hail, we’ve got lightning; we can’t even see the track right now; it’s just all covered in hail, so we just need to make sure it’s much better conditions for everyone to get involved in.” Crockett is also the marketing and busi-

ness development coordinator at Bea Fisher Group of Companies who didn’t foresee rescheduling the fundraiser due to weather. “If it wasn’t for the bad weather, we were in for a really good evening,” said Crockett. “We’ll figure it out, we’ll come up with a plan.” The picnic shelter morphed into a hail watching party with tunes by DJ James Phillip from First Class Entertainment helping runners and volunteers to ride out the chaos. Others like Denee Beaudoin revelled in the hail by making what she called a hail man. “This is insane weather. We can’t make a colour run but we can make snow-

men—keep the festivity of Christmas throughout the year,” said Beaudoin. “This is phenomenal weather for me, this is insane.” The cancellation left Crockett trying to figure out what to do with all the donations and paid registrations for the 5 kilometre run/ walk. “We’ll figure what’s going to happen with that,” he said. “By early next week, we certainly hope that we’re going be in a position to make a plan about what we’re going to do as far as rescheduling.” He says they will try to communicate a date and a plan of what they’re doing and get that posted to everyone who’s a Bea Fisher friend.

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Denee Beaudoin, left, and Tyler Lorenz showed off some of the hail that wiped out the Bea Fisher Colour Within Fun Run May 24 at Bud Miller All Seasons Park.

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Youth do their part to support mental health TAYLOR WEAVER

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The kids are alright. The 100+ Youth Who Care Lloydminster and Area were at it again last Wednesday night as they hosted their second charitable evening for the Lloydmin-

ster community. The evening’s speakers were from the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s Project Sunrise, Mothers’ First, and the Lloydminster Public Library. Following three very moving presenta-

tions by the organizations, Stephanie Munro from Project Sunrise was presented with a cheque for $495 to be used to support mental health initiatives in the city. “It’s so great to have youth out and invested in their community and realizing there’s something bigger than themselves,” said Munro, development officer with the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. “Choosing Project Sunrise, it’s a little hard explaining to kids what exactly a mental health initiative is, but I was able to relate to them, and it’s so great to see everyone out.” Munro also added how with today’s youth being the future, it’s refreshing to see them out spending their

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Top: 100+ Youth Who Care Lloydminster and Area founder Jordy Haughian presents a cheque to Stephanie Munro, who was representing the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s Project Sunrise during last Wednesday’s event. Bottom: Ballots are counted following last week’s presentations from local organizations.

money through giving back to the community instead of on a toy. “These kids have realized there’s something bigger than themselves, because in the day and age of technology and people sitting in front of their phones, these kids have made a conscious choice they’re not taking that $10 to

buy candy, they’re just giving it away.” The organization’s founder, Jody Haughian, was excited to see a strong turnout, this only being their second event, and was pleased to be able to help out another local worthy cause. “It feels amazing (to help out Project Sun-

rise) considering I’ve struggled with mental illnesses myself, so it feels good to give back to the community in any way, let alone Project Sunrise,” said Haughian. For more information on the 100+ Youth Who Care Lloydminster and Area or to get involved visit them on Facebook.

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Leeway from Lloyd: I’ve got the Blues for Stanley STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The St. Louis Blues are Saskatchewan’s team as the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins as the series continues this week with game 2 played on Wednesday. The Blues have three Saskatchewan-born players with a chance to help their team win the cup for the first time in their history. The players are of course Jaden Schwartz of Melfort, Brayden Schenn of Saskatoon, and Tyler Bozak of Regina. I’ll be rooting for them since the Bruins beat my Leafs way back when this spring. The Blues are the oldest active NHL team never to have won the Stanley Cup, although they played in the cup finals three times, in

1968, 1969 and 1970. I was 21 in 1970 and saw Bobby score his famously photographed Stanley Cup-winning goal against the Blues that began as an expansion team in 1967 in a 12 team National Hockey League. The storyline for this year’s Blu e s cou l d be just as compelling as Orr’s winning goal, given the team’s incredible run this year. The cool thing is Orr will likely be on hand if the Blues win or lose. The Blues were last place in the league in the first week of January but were poised for a comeback with the mid-season hire of head coach Craig Berube behind the bench. The climb out of the cellar

also began with the call-up of 25-year-old rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington. He got his first start on Jan. 7 and went on to have a 24-5 season win-loss record. Incredibly, he could win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP if the Blues win their first cup. So there is plenty to cheer for given Binnington was also born in Richmond Hill Ontario. That’s where I lived as a teen, so he’s got me as a fan. Had the Toronto Maple Leafs beaten Boston, it could have been a Leafs vs. Blues cup with the Leafs last winning the cup in 1967 against the hated Canadiens. Given the incredible turnaround for the Blues, I can only hope it’s the Leafs turn next year. My Johnny Bower hockey card is looking old.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS –MODERN SQUARE DANCING Modern Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door) All ages welcome! No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected. Learning fun maneuvers to lively music in a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards. Call Kendall, 306825-3770, or email Esther, moment101@hotmail.com for more info. EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, non-competitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people. EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta. EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513. EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (people on insulin). All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning

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from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at 306-820-6096 or H e l e n R o g e r s a t 306-820-6291 to pre-register. EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon until 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $10. Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome. EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook. EVERY THURSDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place ever y Thursday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212. PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. MAY 1-31 – CLOTHING DRIVE Coldwell Banker City Side Realty will be accepting donations of NEW CLOTHING ONLY at 3812 -51st Avenue. All donations will be given to Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services. MAY 31 – SPRING GARAGE SALE The St. Anthony’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting a Spring Garage Sale and lunch on May 31 from 1-6 p.m. (garage sale only) and June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (garage sale and lunch) at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall at 2704 – 56 Ave. (west of Home Hardware). JUNE 4 – SAFE FOOD HANDLING COURSE Grace United Church is hosting a “Safe Food Handling Course” on Tuesday, June 4. Deadline to register is April 30. Cost is $94.50. To register and pay please see Caroline at the Grace United Church Office. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. If you require more information, please call Deb Lundquist at 780871-1652. JUNE 6 – ANNUAL SPRING SALE The Lloydminster Continuing Care Auxiliary Annual Spring Tea is being held at 7402 – 29 St. on June 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There will be a bake sale, tea, door prizes, raffles, and mystery parcels. Admission is $3. Everyone welcome! Guided tours of the cottages will be available.

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The Manitou Multiple 4-H Club group recently celebrated their Achievement Day .

JUNE 7-9 – GOSPEL JAMBOREE The 11th Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree is being held on June 7-9 at ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK. Free Concerts in heated Tabernacle. Tax receipts for donations. Keepers of The Faith, Daae Family, Potter’s Clay Quartet, Kenny Mac, Touch of Grace, Ben Johnsons, Fraser Valley, Budds, Neilburg Youth Band, Fri. 7 p.m. and Sat and Sun.10:15 a.m. Free banana splits Friday night. Concession. Sat. Fundraiser Turkey Supper. Free camping. Come out and enjoy an inspiring weekend of gospel music. JUNE 14 –CHARITY BBQ On June 14 Border City Furniture (4817 50 Avenue) will be hosting a Charity BBQ from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to The Snowflake House Respite Foundation, which provides a safe, compassionate environment for children with special needs, whether it be for a few hours of a few days. We are proud to provide hamburgers, smokies, beverages and even RIBS ON A BUN! Cost is purely by donation, so please give generously to help such a great organization!

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - Google Series, four weeks, Thursdays, March 14 - Apr 4, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fee: $100. JULY 6 – RIDERS GAME The Legacy Centre is off to Regina for the Riders game on July 6 for their 8 p.m. home game and coming home July 7. Trip price includes bus ride to and from Regina, hotel room and ticket to Riders’ game against Calgary. Call Legacy office for more info at 780875-4584. HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE The Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary is offering a $600 Joan Bellward Scholarship to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into a degree nursing program, as well as a $600 Healthcare Bursary to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into health-care related fields. Applicants must reside in Lloydminster and district. Applications are available from your high school counsellor or from Wilma Bodnard at 780-8754936. Applications are due on Aug. 20.

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Tick talk informs Rotarians

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Doug Weir from Weir Veterinary Services spoke at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday meeting regarding the need for increased awareness about ticks, especially the black-legged tick that can transmit Lyme disease following a bite. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The annual creep of ticks, particularly through tall grass, brush and wooded areas, is well underway in the Lloydminster area with the warm weather. The seasonal presence of ticks from early spring to October comes with a word of warning about the tiny black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme disease through bacterium. That was a message delivered by Doug Weir from Weir Veterinary Services in his presentation on ticks at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s meeting on Monday. “I think the chances of getting infected with a Lyme infected tick are unlikely, but you need to be aware of it,” he said. “Some of the consequences of being bitten by a tick with Lyme diseases are very substantial and quite debilitating.” Fortunately, surveys have shown there are no known established black-legged populations in Saskatchewan, so the risk of Lyme dis-

ease is low. Of the almost 29,000 ticks collected in Saskatchewan since 2008, only 71 were blacklegged ticks and just 10 of those tested positive for the bacterium. Weir says overall tick numbers are on the increase in the Lloydminster area the past four or five years. “From all I can find it’s primarily migratory birds that have started to bring the tick population into this area,” he said. “They are definitely on the increase. In southeastern Saskatchewan, they’ve had lots of ticks for a long time.” Most ticks found in Saskatchewan are the disease-free American dog tick. Weir stresses the seriousness of some Lyme disease cases makes the black-legged tick something to be vigilant about. Lyme disease is a serious illness that may affect the joints, the heart, and nervous system resulting in longterm illness. However, if treated early with the appropriate antibiotics, most people with Lyme disease will

completely recover. Weir says if you find a tick on your skin you should remove it and submit the tick for testing and potentially seek a health care professional to see what your next step is. “If you were in the bush in the morning and you found a tick on yourself that evening, the chances of getting Lyme disease are nearly impossible,” he said. Weir says the danger is low because it can take up to 36 hours for the bacteria to get from the hindgut of the tick into the saliva of their salivary glands. “That’s an important factor to keep in mind,” he said. Weir says ticks can cause Lyme disease in pets as well. “We do see some local irritation from tick bites. The biggest concern is Lyme disease.” Weir says people can take precautions against ticks by wearing pants, long-sleeved shirts and pulling socks over their pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up their legs. Applying DEET repellent on clothing will also prevent ticks from getting on you.

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Health, illness and hand to hold you up MY WHY REVOLUTION SPECIAL TO THE SOURCE

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Lisa is no stranger to health issues. From birth, she has been struggling with a lifelong heart condition. Subsequently, she has become accustomed to managing her physical

health, navigating the healthcare system and dealing with a multitude of physicians and ap p o in t m e n t s. How ever, nothing prepared her for the complexities of mental illness. For Lisa, the struggle with depression and anxiety began in 2013 when

she became pregnant with her son, Cooper. “I noticed early on in my pregnancy that I wasn’t doing well mentally, I wasn’t sleeping and I would cry at the drop of a hat,” she said. The mood swings and thoughts went far beyond hormonal shifts.

“The anxiety and worries were all-consuming.” Lisa said her anxiety got significantly worse when she mentioned it to her physician at a routine appointment. She remembers feeling unsupported and shamed about the extra weight she was carrying. “I went to the doctor for help and he told me I was too fat and it would be a miracle if my child lived. He also told me that I would have to give birth in Edmonton if I kept gaining weight

because there were no beds in Lloyd that could support me.” Lisa remembers that being a pivotal moment in her pregnancy and her mental health. Instead of feeling

supported and empowered with education, she felt fearful and shamed. “After that, I found myself never bonding with the child while I was pregnant, I was so scared that something was going to happen to him,” she recalls. Not only did she have her emotional struggles to battle with, but her pregnancy also began to have complications. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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She had multiple incidents of bleeding throughout her pregnancy and in her second trimester was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. This added to her stress and worry for the child she was carrying. On May 8, 2013, Lisa’s son was born via cesarean section. Lisa says she was prepared for the surgery, however, the recovery was something she could not have anticipated. “I had a severe infection after my delivery, so I was back and forth to the doctor with my newborn in tow,” she said. This in turn added strain and her depression and anxious thoughts only got worse. “When my baby was born, I was terrified he was going to die. I would just be sitting there holding him and I would just start to cry ... I didn’t know why I was crying, but it would happen so often,” she said. “Truthfully, I don’t really remember much of the first month of his life. It’s all a blur.”

Lisa managed to put on a facade when everyone else was around. Although she had a supportive family, she kept her struggles private. “I was still functioning when I needed to, I didn’t show signs of anything being wrong. No one knew what I was dealing with.” She suffered in silence for years. For various reasons, her marriage began to fall apart and her and Cooper’s father got divorced. She did her best to move on with her life, but felt isolated and didn’t know where to turn. She said she felt selfish for asking for help. She didn’t get diagnosed with anxiety and postpartum depression until years later when she found a new doctor and mustered up the courage to talk about her feelings. She was diagnosed with severe anxiety and was offered medication to help her cope. However, she found the first medication she was prescribed didn’t

work well for her. Unfortunately, Lisa was not counselled on any other options, so she stopped taking her prescription. Luckily, the feelings of anxiety and hopelessness eventually started to dissipate. Lisa was extremely fortunate, as that is not the case with many women. Lisa is now living with her fiancé Ken and is happy to say those dark days are behind her. She still has some mild anxiety, however, she has learned to cope. Now she has shared custody of Cooper with her ex-husband and has another baby to share in the love. Lisa and Ken welcomed a baby girl in 2017 named Sophie to make Cooper a proud big brother. Lisa’s experience was very different this time around. She was prepared and knew the warning signs of depression and anxiety and found an obstetrician she felt comfortable with.

Her fiancé was very supportive through her pregnancy and she was open and honest with her feelings. “When I got pregnant with Sophie, I knew what to look for and I had spoken to my doctor about the depression I had had with my first son, so he watched me very closely,” she said. “Thinking back to my pregnancies, they were both so different. I didn’t have the bad feelings or thoughts the second time around. I knew what to look for and I wasn’t shy about talking about it anymore.” Although she still has an uphill battle with her health, (Lisa recently had a hysterectomy and still has a condition she has to manage) she is optimistic about her future. Lisa is now taking her diploma in counselling to help others that are struggling. “I want women to know they are not alone and that they have nothing to be ashamed of when it gets to be too much. They need some-

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Budget travel 101 PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

The ability to jet across the world on a whim is something we take for granted these days. However, while travel itself has been made easy, the cost remains high. Of course, there are books teaching us how to see the world on a shoestring, but it doesn’t always pay off in the end, or work out quite as easily as we think. I’ve done a little of it; experiencing a few of the thrilling highs and crashing lows found in budget travel, and occasionally I shall take you along for a glimpse into my European adventures. I think a fine place to start would be on the flight. If you’ve heard that the purchase of noise cancelling head-

phones is money well spent, I’m here to tell you it’s true.

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Of course, there are books teaching us how to see the world on a shoestring, but it doesn’t always pay off in the end, or work out quite as easily as we think.

I’ve listened (against my will) to a couple argue hotly from Calgary to Glasgow over who ate the last PopTart, men sing rollicking Russian tunes across the length and breadth of the Atlantic Ocean, and children ask loud, embarrassing questions such as, “Daddy, why does the man beside me smell so BAD? Did he fart?” My advice: get the

headphones, or at the very least, some heavyduty earplugs. How about a comfortable, yet cost-effective hotel for the weary traveller? Wait! Do your research. Our first hotel in Paris looked lovely in the pictures. Mi ni mal i sti c ? P e r haps. Austere? Probably. But, although it was clean and the staff friendly, we were warned in halting English not to tarry outside their establishment after dark. Tom was propositioned three times before we figured out why. Yes, I had chosen to take my eight-year-old daughter and indignant husband into an area frequented almost exclusively by “women of the evening”. Another budget hotel had good reviews, but only one person at a time could fit in the tiny, shivering elevator, while

the others slogged up six flights on a staircase so narrow you had to leap onto the handrails to let someone pass. An economy hotel in Switzerland offered free transit passes, thereby luring me in, but their rooms were more like prison cells than anything. Pale, mint coloured walls led to thin, hard mats arranged in bunkbed fashion – next to a restroom with swinging glass door. Did you catch that? The adjectives, “swinging” and “glass” should NEVER describe a bathroom door –anywhere! I’m all for close family relationships, but that’s ridiculous. In actual fact, a whole column could be penned on the subject of restrooms. There was the one in London where you had to open the door to bend over the sink. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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The Lloydminster Spray Park officially opened for the season yesterday. Weather permitting, the spray park will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily during the summer months as a free service to the community. On-site public washrooms and picnic tables are available at the PSM Lawyers Park FROM PAGE 16

Another where it was necessary to rise and stride 12 paces across the room to reach the toilet paper, and still one more that was nothing more than a porcelain throne stuck in a broom closet. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough room to breathe deeply, let alone drop your drawers! You had to back in from the foyer, trousers around your ankles,

Centre building. Located south of the PSM Lawyers Park Centre building in Bud Miller All Seasons Park, the Spray Park is a barrier-free space able to accommodate v aryin g ac c e ssib ility needs. For updates as they occur, go to www.lloydminster.ca or the check City of Lloydminster social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. butt extended. Ah, but was the discomfort worth it you ask? A thousand times yes! Where would the adventure have been if everything had gone smoothly? What funny stories could we tell if there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a hitch? Memories are often forged when stuff goes wrong and we can laugh about it later. And memories are what holidays are all about.

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Ride the harmony trail with the Sons TAYLOR WEAVER

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The Sons of the Pioneers are returning to the Prairies for their 85th Anniversary Tour w i t h a s t o p b r i ng i n g them to the Border City on June 13.

The band, which originally formed in 1934 and was known as the original “singing cowboy,” has stood the test of time, and over the years has rotated a total of 46 members. Currently, the band

is comprised of Tommy Nallie the trail boss/lead and harmony vocals/ guitar, Ken Lattimore with lead and harmony vocals/fiddle, Dusty Rogers with lead and harmony vocals, John Fullerton with lead and harmony vocals/rhythm guitar, Paul Elliott on the fiddle, and Chuck Ervin with harmony vocals and bass. This award-winning band continues to gain fans young and old, playing original favourites like Cool Water, which was used in Clint Eastwood’s “The Mule” and the Coen Brother’s “The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs.” These six musicians, including Roy Roger’s son Dusty, continue to add a new level of energy to this classic genre, taking audiences time-travelling into the great American west with them. “We are honoured to be returning to Saskatchewan and Alberta

Supplied Photo this summer. We were parade Marshalls for the Calgary Stampede in the 1990s,” said Nallie. “Every concert is pure cowboy music packed with our timeless hits, solid western swing and a good measure of comedy and banter. Each of the six members shares the vocals and instrumentals.” The group garnered national and interna-

tional fans through appearances in almost 100 western films during the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Numerous albums were recorded under contracts with Decca, Columbia, RCA and others. “The Pioneers are legends in the field of Western music,” said Margaret Morrissette, Old Rivers Western

Productions Ltd. “Everyone I talk to is very excited they are coming to Saskatchewan and Alberta during their 85th anniversary concert tour.” The Sons of the Pioneers will take the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on June 13 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are available online or at the theatre’s box office.

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Russell makes return for another big funder

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The superheroes theme for the 5 km ride and the cycle challenge itself fits the description of kids who fight cancer. “It’s quite a feat for them to battle cancer,” said Lane. Top challenge fundraisers like Jarrod get a superhero jersey which was designed by a child that has been battling cancer. This year Russell is wearing a Batman jersey with “Cancer Sucks” as the motto. “So we are encouraging kids and families to come dressed up as superheroes when they join us for the ride,” said Lane.

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada with 27 children diagnosed with the disease every week. Russell was diagnosed with brain cancer at just four years old and today he’s still battling the side effects of cancer treatment with epilepsy and partial paralysis on his right side. He has limited movement of his arm, fingers and legs, but that won’t stop him from reaching his goals for the year in the cycle challenge. “I think for Jarrod it’s given him a purpose to get up every morning and know that he’s making a difference for some kid,” said Lane. Russell has been doing his best to get

in the shape with early season training rides. “I started in May and I had kids already— they had the water park already going— stop me and say how cool the jersey was. I said it was an honour to get the jersey,” he said. He and Lane also plan to use the cycle challenge in June to promote education and awareness of Jarrod’s quest to end kids’ cancer with school presentations. “In the month when Jarrod is cycling, we hope to hit the schools and have a conversation with kids in sort of an assembly setting and share Jarrod’s story,” said Lane. They will also encourage people to

follow his trek on his cycle challenge Facebook page. “Our plan is to hit as

many schools as we can in June and have that conversation with kids and maybe encourage

them to hop on their bikes and join Jarrod with the rides,” said Lane.

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Share the last laugh to support the arts

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Hold on to your

hats and make sure you’ve used the facilities because it’s time

to laugh at the Lloydminster Compreh e n s i ve H i g h S c h o o l

(LCHS) Improv Show and Fundraiser. The annual fund-

raiser, which is usually held at the Vic Juba Community Theatre but moving to the Legacy Centre this year, is a fun night out for audience members of all ages and all funds raised go directly into the high school’s drama department. “This is the seventh annual event and we’re going to the Legacy Centre this year,” said LCHS drama teacher Simon Stang. “The size of the Vic Juba is so big that it’s not super conducive to improv comedy, so with a smaller venue we’ll have a more intimate show, and since improv is mainly based off of suggestions from the audie nce , the e xpe rie nce will be much better for everyone.” An exciting aspect of the performance is having former Lloydminster resident and Vancouver Theatre-

Sports cast member Scott Patey on stage following workshops with LCHS students throughout the week. “Scott’s been with Vancouver TheatreSports for eight or nine years so he’s somewhat of a veteran out there now,” said Stang. “He and I are friends so he helps me co-produce the show and helps bring in other improv players for the show.” Patey helps Stang in the classroom the week prior to the fundraiser with acting and improv workshops, which as Stang put it, “is a great way for students to see that improv or acting can be a full-time or parttime career.” Tickets for The Last Laugh Improv Show and Fundraiser are available at www. eventbrite.ca or via the event’s Facebook page.

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Sonics athletes push to the front JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Split City Sonics are making a good impression at the start of the North West High Schools Athletic Association (NWHSA A) t r a c k a n d fie ld championships. Sonics athlete Kamryn Hanley captured a gold medal in the bantam girls 80-metre hurdles competition during the opening event of the NWHSAA championships at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School on Tuesday evening. The College Park School Cobras track star finished first in both the meet and final, which is a result she was hoping to duplicate in long jump, triple ju m p a n d t h e 1 00- m dash on Wednesday.

“I think I ran as best as I could,” said Hanley, 14, shortly after the hurdles meet. “I love just competing against others and trying to do my best in what I can.” Shortly after the hurdles event, Sonics distance runner Jenna McFadyen lapped the competition in the 3000-m race. McFadyen led from the opening shot and refused to let up throughout. “You always try to push yourself,” said McFadyen, 16, a Sonics athlete competing for the Maidstone Comprehensive High School Huskies. “My coaches have been telling me that I really have to focus in the middle because I’m kind of slow there. So, I have to stay moti-

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Kamryn Hanley races to a gold medal finish in the bantam girls 80-m hurdles.

vated throughout it all. It doesn’t last as long as it seems to last. I guess

it’s always just pushing to who is in front of you.”

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I think I ran as best as I could. I love just competing against others and trying to do my best in what I can.

Maidstone Comprehensive High School Huskies athlete Jenna McFadyen takes a commanding lead in the NWHSAA 3000-m race.

McFadyen was looking to gain a top-two placing in the 1500-m and 800-m races on Wednesday in order to earn three chances at a Saskatchewan High Schools’ Athletic Association (SHSAA) medal next weekend.

She won gold in the 3000-m event and brought home bronze in the 1500-m and 800-m competitions last year. Hanley cannot secure a berth in the SHSAA finals until next year when she reaches Grade 9. However, she has participated in the Alberta provincial championships as a club athlete capturing a bronze at hurdles and silver in the 100-m dash last summer. “That really gave me a goal to set,” said Hanley. “I’m just trying to get personal bests and just do better than I did last year.”

The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) Barons boy s and girl s ru gby teams are attempting to best a district rival or two in order to gain a provincial berth. The Barons boys need a road win against the Cold Lake High School Rebels this morning to earn a spot at the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) championships in Lethbridge on June 7 and 8. The girls must get past both the home side Rebels and Fort McMurray’s Father Mercredi School Trappers today for the chance to play next weekend. “We’re just keeping our heads ready for anything,” said Barons girls flank Venna Andersen following a Tuesday afternoon practice. “We’re not thinking we’re good enough or too good that we’re going to beat them. We’re just keeping level headed and making sure we take it one play at a time.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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Golfing with my buddy SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

A discussion of youth participation in physical activity or the lack thereof is something I regularly encounter. There are always questions about why one sport or activity is seeing dwindling participation numbers while others have thrived. Conclusions are almost never reached, but certain factors that can lead to either situation seem to prevail. Prohibitive costs, a lack of awareness, associated travel, practice and game time demands placed on a child along with the actions of parents and coaches are just a few of these factors. I’d have to say being around friends and having some fun outside or not also plays a role. The last time I had a chance to take my

10-year-old nephew out to the driving range he told me some of the kids at his school said golf was boring. I disagreed while asking if he saw Tiger Wood’s latest win. The answer was an enthusiastic yes followed by a pledge to check out a few more of Tiger’s highlights. Hitting the ball like Happy Gilmour, as it tends to do each time we play, occupied a bit of our trip to the driving range, but he had fun and that’s the main thing. Organized sports like hockey were out of my family’s budget, so I didn’t play the game growing up apart from on the community’s outdoor rink. Sports also weren’t a big part of my family life other than the countless times watching Blue Jays baseball on television with my grandfather. I played a few years of baseball, practised

taekwondo for a couple more and just tried out, mostly unsuccessfully, for other sports teams in high school. But, I was still active. Road hockey took over my life for hours every day after school whether my friends were around or not. I also walked or biked to school and, once I turned 13, to my parttime job at Burger King as well. I’ve been trying to get my nephew into golf by taking him out to the course whenever I come to visit. My grandfather always took me and my cousin out to play when we were kids, so that’s likely my inspiration. I’m terrible at golf and the last time we shot nine holes my then nine-year-old nephew beat me. We were outside enjoying each other’s company while gaining a bit of exercise in the process, so it really couldn’t have gone any better.

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Provincial medallists

Explosion Gymnastics athletes rose to the top of the podium this spring. The gymnasts won individual awards at the Wetaksiwin Invitational and Northern Zones, which were held in Edmonton, in late March. They followed the performance by bringing home team awards in Junior Olympic levels 3, 4 and 5 from the Alberta Compulsory Championships at Medicine Hat in early April. Explosion Gymnastics athlete Paityn Smart then captured a gold medal in the Junior Olympic level 8 floor competition at the Alberta Provincial Championships in Edmonton from April 12 to 14.

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Pirates go back-and-forth with Red Sox JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A team’s marks in the win and loss columns don’t always tell the whole story. The Northwest midget AAA Prairie Pirates (1-5) battled tooth-and-nail against the Muenster Red Sox (3-3) during a doubleheader at Wallace Field on Sunday. The first game proved a pitcher’s duel with the Pirates coming out on the short end 3-0 despite a 13-strikeout and two-

walk complete game performance from Dray Souchotte. The second contest went in the opposite direction as both clubs pounded the ball throughout. The score stood at 5-5 after three innings, but the Red Sox pulled away late to earn the 11-7 win. Souchotte, a hardthrowing right-hander hailing from the Border City, said they’re showing improvement defensively and their offence has stepped up in these last few games. He said the team is moving in the right direction, but it’s still a work in progress. The Red Sox jumped out of the gate in the second half of the doubleheader picking up

two hits and a threerun shot over the left field fence in their first three at-bats. T h e P i r a t e s answered back in the bottom of the first inning to cut the lead to 3-2, but it proved short-lived with their opponents tacking on two more runs in the top of the second. A tendency by the Red Sox pitchers to throw a bit too far inside led to the Pirates third run in the bottom of the third. Ellis King then plated Souchotte on a fielder’s choice and Dylan Stephenson beat out a slow grounder to short to bring home Logan Veitch for the tying marker. The Pirates steady

work in the batter’s box and solid pitching from their bullpen setup of Kaiden EvansAnderson, Kaden Gallon and Kaiden Chase couldn’t keep tabs with the Red Sox through the full seven innings. Souchotte brought home the Pirates seventh run on a grounder to first that scored Dillon Poschenreider with one frame left to play, but that was as close as the team would get. “We’re heading to a better place right now,” said Pirates right fielder and catcher Logan Schmahl. “If we put our pitching from the first game and our hitting from the second game together, we’ll be able to make something happen.” 190556G0

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Cobras track and field meet builds good sports GEOFF LEE WRITER

.................................. This year’s College Park School Track and Field Day took place with triple jump precision thanks to a core of volunteers. About 300 boys and girls from Grades 3 to 6 competed in various outdoor field events on May 22 with Grade 9 student volunteers and parents keeping everything on schedule. “It makes running a track meet easy when you have the bodies,” said Christine Thiessen, meet coordinator and a Grade 4 teacher. “Volunteers are here to help and teachers are running the events.” Events such as the 75-metre and 800-m runs, high jump, long jump, and ball throwing took place under ideal conditions for a track meet. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather than this,” said Thiessen. The top-four finalists in each event get ribbons and the top three move on to the city Divisional Track and Field Championship on June 5 at Lloydminster Compre-

hensive High School. Thiessen sees her role as a track coach to promote sportsmanship at a young age. “You’re here and you’re participating and competing and it doesn’t have to be all about who’s winning and who’s losing,” she said. Thiessen says in the highlevel university track she competed in, it’s all about comradeship. “They’re shaking hands and exchanging high fives after, so I am hoping those are the kinds of things you see at the younger level,” she said. That’s a philosophy adopted by Grade 3 teacher Arrin Heinric h s w ho was recording long jump results and says track and field day is her favourite day of the year. “I love it. I love every second of it. I feel I am more of a cheerleader for the kids and then the scores come second,” she said. “I always just want to do my best to encourage them to beat their personal best each time.” Dagan Thiessen 11, took-

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Off to the races are these runners in a boys’ 75-m heat at the College Park School track meet on May 22. About 300 Grades 3 to 6 students took part in the event.

that to heart and used the same strategy that earned him third place in his 75-m boys’ heat to win the finals. “I looked forward—didn’t look side to side to see if anyone was catching up,” he explained. Rogan Gerich, a Grade 3 student, says he picked up

similar advice from his older brother Walker in Grade 9 who was raking sand pits and offering tips to younger students. “He’s helping me look forward when I’m running,” said Rogan, who won second place in long jump while also competing in ball throwing

and high jump. The long jump is also Walker’s best event along with the discus, 100-m run and the long jump. Walker and other grades seven to nine students competed in the city track meet on May 23 with the districts going this week.

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Battling for a chance at a provincial berth

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Andersen said they’ve come a long way toward playing as a team since their first game of the season, which came against the Rebels last month. She said a lot of new players joined the

club this year, so it took a bit of time to build chemistry amongst the group. “We’ve also had a lot of injuries,” added Barons standoff Brenna Nelson. “That hurt us a little bit, just our num-

bers, but otherwise we’ve improved. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in our skill and coming together as a team compared to the start of the season. We’ve had lots of bonding happening, so that’s been better.” The Barons girls are coming off a second and third place finish competing as a splitsquad at their home Sevens tournament this past Friday. The boys are entering today’s action following a 3-1 record at Sevens. “At the start of the year we were a little bit everywhere,” said Donovan Wooldridge, a back with the Barons boys team. “We weren’t sure if we were going to win any games, I wasn’t at least, but we got our stuff together. The first game hit us pretty hard and right after that we finally clicked. Ever since then we’ve been doing pretty good.”

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The Barons girls rugby team scrimmage near the end of Tuesday’s practice.

Fellow Barons back Kaleb Sommerfeld noted they beat the Rebels both times they’ve lined up against each other this season, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking them lightly. He said they’ve been getting back to basics in practice this week to get ready for what should be a physical yet clean game against their rivals. “It’s always fun because we get to play

them every year,” said Sommerfeld. “Our schools have a really good friendship, so I feel it’s a good atmosphere. It’s always a friendly game, unlike the competition itself.” Andersen said they’re expecting a close game against the Rebels, but they aren’t exactly sure what to expect from the Trappers. She said they’re just going to focus on what they need to do to make it through the

doubleheader, which is staying hydrated and on task. “As long as we play as a team and not one person is working harder than the other than it’ll be better,” said Nelson. “If one person works themselves out the entire game then they’re going to be dead and more prone to injuries. So, as long as we play together as a team, which we’ve gotten better at, it’s going to be better. We’ll be ok.”

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land topsoil moisture is rated as 44 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 16 per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as 36 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 23 per cent very short. Hay and pasture

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Seeding progress is quickly advancing across the province, thanks to very few disruptions in the weather and relatively good seeding conditions. Seventy-three per cent of the crop is now seeded, up from 38 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average (2014-18) of 59 per cent for this time of year. Crops are slowly emerging, but are mostly in good condition despite the lack of moisture. The southwest region is the most advanced,

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The majority of the province remains in need of rain to replenish the topsoil, as warm temperatures and strong winds continue to dry fields.

with 84 per cent of the crop in the ground. Seventy-one per cent is seeded in the southeast, while 68 per cent of the crop is seeded in the east central region, 75 per cent in the west central region, 62 per

cent in the north east and 68 per cent in the north west. Eighty per cent of the spring wheat, 84 per cent of the durum, 93 per cent of the lentils, 94 per cent of the peas, 63 per cent of the canola, 66 per cent of the barley and 55 per cent of the flax have now been seeded. Rainfall was reported this past week throughout the province, ranging from trace amounts to 23 mm in the Radville area. The majority of the province remains in need of rain to replenish the topsoil, as warm temperatures and

strong winds continue to dry fields. Provincially, crop-

growth has been slow due to little rainfall. Farmers are busy seeding and controlling weeds when winds are calm. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www. saskatchewan.ca/cropreport.

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Real Estate Defining moments MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

The dictionary defines a “defining moment” as an event that defines a person’s success or failure, achievement or demise; a point at which the essential nature or character of a person or group is revealed. Can you recall defining moments in your life? I can, and they certainly weren’t all much fun to live through. Such as the first time I tasted bitter failure, and to make it worse, I gambled not only my future but also the security of our young family. I had been fasttracked through a bank’s management training program, successfully advancing in progressively senior roles until I hit a wall when posted to the fourth largest branch in the province. I knew within six weeks of being posted there the job was over my head, so I asked for a meeting with head office to tell them to place someone else in the position. My superiors were not impressed. In fact, they threatened me with dismissal for daring to defy their judgement. No one turns down a

transfer in this organization, they said. I responded by saying that was their choice, my decision was already made. Several weeks later I was transferred to a smaller branch and given a chance to get my confidence back. And within a year the same executive team invited me to work in head office and revamp t h e c o m p any ’s p r o vince-wide management training program. My honest and determine d ap p roach had made them realize the organization was losing promising talent because of an archaic human resources policy that put the goals of the company ahead of the needs of its employees. It turned out to be one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I believe all of us will taste failure at least onc e i n o u r l i v e s. In fact, I think it is probably best to get over it early in life, as it gives you strength to cope with other challenging situations which invariably arise. It’s been a tough five years in real estate. So many families losing their homes and businesses as a result of national and international manipulation out of their control. What a strange sit-

uation to be in. Here we are, sitting on top of resources the world wants and needs, while our neighbours east and west, throw up walls to prevent us from providing for our families. Our cousins in confederation would sooner bring in oil from oppressive regimes than buy from a hard-working family member who has supported them financially for years. Plus, they allow foreign interests to covertly fund environmental crusaders to block development so those same players can buy our oil at a discount and resell it for a substantial profit. Confusing times. I think this will be a defining moment in our country’s history. I don’t know how this will all end, but I believe the people of Alberta and Saskatchewan need to stand up and tell Canada this can’t continue. We may not know what the future holds, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a choice. Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at (780) 808-2700, through www.vernmcclelland.remax.ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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Alberta is open for business Bill 2, the Open for Business Act, would get Albertans back to work, reduce burdens on job creators and restore workplace democracy MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Proposed changes to labour rules will help get the province ’s e c o no m y b a c k on track.

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The previous government’s changes to employment rules went too far, too fast. With Bill 2 and the youth minimum wage, we are restoring fairness and balance to the workplace and getting ‘Help Wanted’ signs back in the windows of Alberta businesses.

Alberta would return to previous general holiday pay and banked overtime rules and restore democracy and balance to workplaces if the legislation is passed. In addition to the changes proposed in Bill 2, the government will introduce a $13/ hour minimum wage for students under 18. “Our government ran on a promise to get Albertans, especially young people, back to work,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “The previous government’s changes to employment rules went too far, too fast. With Bill 2 and the youth minimum wage, we are restoring fairness and balance to the workplace and getting ‘Help Wanted’ signs back in the windows of Alberta businesses.”

The proposed Open for Business Act would reduce unfair burdens on businesses and give workers more rights in unionized workplaces. Recent changes to employment rules, such as requiring employers to provide holiday pay even if they are not open that day, created an unfair cost burden on job creators. Proposed changes to union rules would improve balance and enhance freedoms by returning to secret ballots. Government is also taking action to address the youth unemployment crisis. Nearly 11 per cent of Albertans aged 15-24 are unemployed, compared to the provincial rate of 6.9 per cent. Employers have cited the current $15/hour minimum wage as one of the reasons they have reduced opportunities for young workers. The new youth job creation wage of $13 per hour will apply to students aged 13-17. It will take effect June 26. “We need to encourage employers to create opportunities for all workers,” said Minister of Labour Jason Copping. “These changes would help Alberta’s businesses to do just that. We’re bringing back balance, cutting red tape and making it more affordable to hire teens for their first jobs. We are also keeping some of the recent changes that make sense, such as those that provided for compassionate leave and enhanced workers’ rights.” If passed, changes to holiday pay rules,

Government of Alberta Flickr Premier Jason Kenney and Labour and Immigration Minister Jason Copping are joined by Richard Truscott, CFIB, Mark von Schellwitz, Restaurants Canada and Mo Blayways, Owner of 1st RND to announce Bill 2: The Open for Business Act.

overtime, and Flexible Averaging Agreements w o u l d t ake e f f e c t o n Sept. 1 to give employers time to adjust. If passed, changes affecting unions would take effect when Bill 2 receives royal assent or when regulations are completed. “Alberta’s minimum wage increases and new holiday pay requirements added operational costs that were too much,

too fast, and came at exactly the wrong time for our industry,” said Mark von Schellwitz, vice-president, Western Canada, Restaurants Canada. “These new rules for holiday pay and banked overtime, as well as the new minimum wage for young workers, will provide much-needed relief for restaurateurs so that they can continue contributing to vibrant

communities and provid ing f irst- time j o b

opportunities for youth.”

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CLARK: Richard Lyle Clark passed away in Lone Rock, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Richard is survived by: his mother, Alice Clark; three brothers, Nick Clark, Don (Evelyn) Clark, Bill (Mary) Clark; and numerous other relatives. Richard was predeceased by: his father Donald Clark.

The Funeral Service for Richard was conducted from McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Harvey Hartel officiating. The processional was "Shall We Gather at the River," the hymn was "Amazing Grace" and the recessional was "Whispering Hope." The eulogy was presented by Jennifer and Patricia Clark. The urn bearer was Bill Clark. The interment was held at the Lloydminster City Cemetery. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Lloydminster Regional Health Foundation or Charity of Choice. McCaw Funeral

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 At work, you’ll achieve a certain amount of success by taking the time to negotiate, ask questions and finalize agreements. Once you’ve re-established order, the people living under your roof will start to get along better.

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January 20 – February 18 Whatever project you’re working on, it’s essential that you take the time to attend to every detail and complete the preparatory steps. By proceeding in this way, you’ll mark a great achievement and be widely emulated.

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February 19 – March 20 You’ll set yourself apart and win admiration in some way. It might be with a new summer look that makes people take notice like never before.

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March 21– April 19 If you moved recently, you’ll need to redecorate to give the place a personal touch. Also, someone in your family might announce a pregnancy. Taking a professional course over the summer could be advantageous.

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April 20 – May 20 People will confide their innermost secrets to you because you’re a trustworthy and discreet person. Some revelations will be quite unusual and might leave you perplexed.

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May 21 – June 21 It will take you longer than you expect to get around. You might have to chauffeur your friends on several occasions. Try to get a hold of a map, a GPS or at least some good driving directions.

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June 22 – July 22 If you need to make an important acquisition, mull over the transaction for at least a day. This will ensure you get the best price.

LEO July 23 – August 22 It’s important that you get some rest. At work, you’ll need a second cup of coffee to get your brain going and recover your productivity. You’ll be particularly creative and your intuition will be right on point.

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August 23 – September 22 Your plans could change at the last minute. For example, your friends might cancel an event you organized. Fortunately, this will give you time to relax and you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet.

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September 23 – October 22 You’ll organize an event such as a housewarming, anniversary or birthday party that will bring a lot of people together. It will end up being a total success. You’ll be popular socially, professionally or in some other manner.

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October 23 – November 21 You’ll stumble upon important details relevant to a course or professional training program. Should you attend it, spectacular developments lie ahead of you. You feel the need to broaden your horizons.

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November 22 – December 21 If you have young kids, you’ll start to worry about how to occupy them over the summer. You might want to put aside some time to choose a summer camp.

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Make Your Move! NEW LISTINGS

OPEN HOUSES Thursday, May 30 6:00 - 7:30 PM

5406 - 47TH STREET

256,000

FEATURED LISTING

# 2 4411 - 56TH AVENUE

124,900

Saturday, June 1 1:00 - 2:30 PM

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• 1675 sq. ft. , 5 bed / 3 bath executive home with high end finishes located in Lakeside. • Finished up and down, triple plus garage, fully fenced & landscaped with underground sprinklers. $

5304 - 34TH STREET $294,900 - MLS 64291 Hosted by: Amanda Warner

785,000

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418,000

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469,000

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425,000

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349,900

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389,900

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259,000

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MLS 64290

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289,900

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G N I D N E P

294,900

3808 - 64TH AVE. CLOSE $359,900 - MLS 63105 Hosted by: Amanda Warner

• Excellent affordability! This bi-level is close to many amenities including Servus Sports Center! • Double attached garage, RV parking & fenced yard complete with deck!

• Updated bungalow on very quiet street, close to Barr Colony and shopping. • 5 bedroom with 3 baths & laundry on main floor.

SW 5-50-27 W3RD Hwy 16 East to 303, 2.5 km left, on RR3274 to Serenity Acres $499,900 - MLS 63859 Hosted by: Sandy Hardy

1519 - 48TH AVENUE

5304 - 34TH STREET

CLOTHING DRIVE

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Until May 31st Coldwell Banker City Side Realty

725,000

MLS 62202

699,900

MLS 63910

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495,000

MLS 62512

395,000

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359,900

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